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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.24, 1,182.20 and 656.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.24, 1,182.20 and 656.72 is: 906.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.24 : 1,182.20 = 656.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.24/1,182.20 = 656.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.24x = 1,182.20 × 656.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.24x = 776,374.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,374.38/856.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.73

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